Higashiichiki [town] - Higashiichiki

Japanese: 東市来[町] - ひがしいちき

An old town in the northwest of the Satsuma Peninsula, Hioki District, Kagoshima Prefecture. It is home to Yunomoto Hot Springs and is served by the Kagoshima Main Line. Rice is grown in the lowlands, and vegetables, tea, tobacco, and fruit are grown on the plateau, and livestock is also raised. Coastal fishing is carried out mainly at Eguchi Fishing Port, and the town produces dried sardines. Satsuma ware is a local specialty. There is a habitat for the myrtle (a natural monument). In May 2005, it merged with Ijuin Town, Hiyoshi Town, and Fukiage Town in Hioki District to become a city, Hioki City. 70.90 ^km2 . Population: 13,519 (2003).

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Japanese:

鹿児島県日置郡，薩摩半島北西部の旧町。湯之元温泉があり，鹿児島本線が通じる。低地で米作，台地上で野菜，茶，タバコ，果樹を産し，畜産も行う。江口漁港を中心に沿岸漁業を行い，いりこを産する。薩摩焼を特産。ヤッコソウ発生地（天然記念物）がある。2005年５月日置郡伊集院町，日吉町，吹上町と合併し市制，日置市となる。70.90km²。１万3519人（2003）。

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